Mushroom Samba
Mushroom Samba
Mushroom Samba by ladybattousai
Description
Description
This is my entry for an Rurouni Kenshin fanart contest hosted by hakubaikou. The theme is "Memories and What Could Have Been" and centers on the lives of the RK characters and glimpses into their lives that weren't shown in the series or the manga. Also included are alternate endings, pairings and such.
After a bit of thought, I decided to do a picture about Kenshin and his master Hiko Seijuro. At first I was going to do something heavy, like if the older Kenshin lost control of himself and Hiko had to come for him. Inevitably though, I like drawing light stuff the best and I was reminded of a sadistic comment made by Hiko during Kenshin's final training, about embarassing memories of Kenshin as a kid... like wetting his bed at age 8 (it was a lovely autumn morning) and of Kenshin getting into waraitake or "laughing mushrooms" and nearly laughing himself to death.
I read up on the effects of the mushroom, which include hilarity, hallucinations, a feeling of connection with nature and the universe and I imagine Hiko's favorite, a deep connection to other people. I couldn't decide which pose to put Kenshin in, so let's just say he's moving relatively fast, afterall, who knows what effect something like that would have on a pupil of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu :D
Update: This picture has won "Most Humorous" in the contest. Well, it ought to. It's downright silly =P
Still, I love this comment from the judges, so I had to put it in :D
"I love this entry. All the baka-ness of the baka deshi and still Hiko gets a hug! The artwork is excellent, the concept is outstanding, and it made me laugh. Who can resist the mountainous Hiko surrounded by little Kenshins braiding his hair and generally being a silly little boy? This one deserves a prize!"
After a bit of thought, I decided to do a picture about Kenshin and his master Hiko Seijuro. At first I was going to do something heavy, like if the older Kenshin lost control of himself and Hiko had to come for him. Inevitably though, I like drawing light stuff the best and I was reminded of a sadistic comment made by Hiko during Kenshin's final training, about embarassing memories of Kenshin as a kid... like wetting his bed at age 8 (it was a lovely autumn morning) and of Kenshin getting into waraitake or "laughing mushrooms" and nearly laughing himself to death.
I read up on the effects of the mushroom, which include hilarity, hallucinations, a feeling of connection with nature and the universe and I imagine Hiko's favorite, a deep connection to other people. I couldn't decide which pose to put Kenshin in, so let's just say he's moving relatively fast, afterall, who knows what effect something like that would have on a pupil of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu :D
Update: This picture has won "Most Humorous" in the contest. Well, it ought to. It's downright silly =P
Still, I love this comment from the judges, so I had to put it in :D
"I love this entry. All the baka-ness of the baka deshi and still Hiko gets a hug! The artwork is excellent, the concept is outstanding, and it made me laugh. Who can resist the mountainous Hiko surrounded by little Kenshins braiding his hair and generally being a silly little boy? This one deserves a prize!"
General Info
General Info
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Category Anime/Manga » Rurouni Kenshin » Kenshin
Date Submitted
Views 2199
Favorites... 12
Vote Score 9
Category Anime/Manga » Rurouni Kenshin » Kenshin
Date Submitted
Views 2199
Favorites... 12
Vote Score 9
Comments
35
Media Digital drawing or painting
Time Taken 20 Hours
Reference
Media Digital drawing or painting
Time Taken 20 Hours
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ScarredSwordHeart on January 5, 2013, 12:53:24 PM
I bet little Kenshin was a handful! Cute pic!
halfdemon912 on December 8, 2008, 7:29:20 AM
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Wow, that is amazing! wow, 20 hours, you put a lot of effort into it. by the way, do you scan ur sketch into the computer or draw it strait on with a mouse or drawing tablet?
well, seriously, i couldn't go on forever about this picture. its so funny! i luv the passed out one at the front, and the little kenshin/hiko's runing around his head like those stars you see in cartoons XD brilliant expressions, and the shading adds so much depth to the picture. keep it up, this pic has convinced me to favourite you as an artist :D
well, seriously, i couldn't go on forever about this picture. its so funny! i luv the passed out one at the front, and the little kenshin/hiko's runing around his head like those stars you see in cartoons XD brilliant expressions, and the shading adds so much depth to the picture. keep it up, this pic has convinced me to favourite you as an artist :D
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